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point source

noun

Definitions

  1. A source of pollution, radiation, waves, fluid or other substance that has one specific…

    A source of pollution, radiation, waves, fluid or other substance that has one specific location (and negligible physical extent, distinguishing a point source from other source geometries). In simulations they can often be approximated using mathematical point sources.

  2. The abstract concept of a singularity emitting a flux or flow. A source with…

    The abstract concept of a singularity emitting a flux or flow. A source with infinitesimal dimensions in space.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for point source. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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